I want to do work to my lot. Do I need a by-law?
The simple answer is that it depends on the type of work you would like to do and what by-laws apply to your scheme. The 2015 reforms brought in a […]
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When are you an unfinancial lot owner? What effect does this have?
One of the most common questions we receive is when is a lot owner an unfinancial owner for a meeting? The reason for the question is clause 23(8) in Schedule […]
Community Title Schemes: What are they?
Understanding what you will own and what rules apply is vital in community title schemes. Understanding community title and, if need be, a change of approach may mean the difference between a harmonious community and a disgruntled community.
Strata Schemes 101: What are they?
I came across an article recently that spoke about reasons not to buy a property. One reason not to buy was if you did not know what strata title or […]
New Guide to Strata Law in the ACT available
I’m pleased to announce Chris Kerin of Kerin Benson Lawyers has (finally) finished his book on ACT strata law. It was launched this month and is available for $49.95 + […]
Strata Renewal and lot owner consent – what percentage of support is required and when?
An increasingly common question from lot owners and developers following the introduction of Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW), the part dealing with strata renewal, what […]
Short term letting in NSW Strata Schemes: Can you? Or Can’t you?
The NSW State government is in the midst of a review of the state’s laws relating to short term letting. Until the NW government passes new legislation in this area, […]
Record Keeping in Strata Schemes (NSW):What needs to be kept and for how long?
How long must you keep owners corporation records? And what records must be kept?
Wild Weather Again! Common property and the duty to maintain and repair
Given the predictions for it being a horrible long weekend weather wise this is a quick update on my previous blog “Wild Weather” (link below) is warranted. The NSW strata […]
NSW Strata Management Agreements, transitional arrangements & 31 May 2017
NSW strata managers, owners corporations and lot owners should take note of the effect of the transitional provisions in the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. Schedule 4, clause 14(1) has […]
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 